Labor Category: Systems Engineer
Position Title: Systems Engineer
Position Level: Level 2 – Expert
Salary: Up to $225,000.00 per year
Core Hours: 9am to 4pm
Location: McLean VA
Description:
Position Requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph.
We are looking for experienced System Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government.
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Data Center Engineer to join our Data Center Management Team, primarily based at McLean location.
Key Responsibilities:
• IT Systems Hosting and M&E Management
o Optimize IT system hosting while effectively monitoring M&E systems, such as power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and colling systems (CRAC/CRAH) to ensure operational integrity and performance.
o Develop and implement performance metrics and monitoring tools to assess the efficiency of both IT systems and M&E infrastructure, focusing on key indictors like Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) and system uptime. Analyze data to identify trends and recommend operational improvements.
• Data Center Assessments:
o Conduct regular evaluations across all data center sites to identify deficiencies in power, space and cooling. Provide actionable recommendations and strategies to address these deficiencies and enhance overall resiliency.
o Collaborate with the Facility manager and Data Center Manager to implement identified improvements, ensuring they align with industry best practices and operational standards.
• Consultation and Compliance:
o Serve as a Technical Advisor to the Facility Manager and Data Center Manager, sharing insights on M&E and hosting-related matters, including maintenance strategies, system upgrades and enhancements.
o Provide expert consultation to special project teams, assisting in the evaluation of innovative colocation solutions or services that may transform the existing hosting paradigm.
o Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute) and internal policies by maintaining comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance checklists.
o Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Data Center management, sharing valuable insights with the Data Center Management team to drive operational efficiency.
o Apply knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols to enforce compliance and security measures across all Data Centers. This includes conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities and collaborating with Security teams to develop policies that align with ICD-705 guidelines.
o Engage with industry vendors to gain insights on Data Center technologies and procurement opportunities.
• Incident Response and Project Engagement:
o Provide expert troubleshooting support during operational incidents, leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex issues in collaboration with IT Operations teams to maintain system resiliency.
o Participate in cross-functional project teams to management updates, technology implementation and process improvements impacting IT systems and M&E infrastructure.
Details:
Labor Category: Systems Engineer
Position Title: Systems Engineer
Position Level: Level 2 – Expert
Salary: Up to $225,000.00 per year
Core Hours: 9am to 4pm
Location: McLean VA
Mandatory Requirements:
• Developmental (0-2 years’ experience)
• Full Performance (3-5 years’ experience)
• Senior (6-10 years’ experience)
• Expert (11-15 years’ experience)
• SME (16+ years’ experience)
• Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of relevant experience
• Experience monitoring M&E systems across Data Centers
• Experience performing Enterprise Datt Center assessments to identify opportunities for improving power, space and cooling efficiencies
• Experience identifying and addressing IT system hosting issues
• Knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols
• Advanced knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, network devices, power and cooling systems
• Advanced understanding of capacity planning and forecasting data center resource utilization
• Knowledgeable in designing and developing data center infrastructure layout enhancements
• Ability to communicate and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including facilities management, IT departments and service providers to support business objectives
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues that could affect data center operations
• Advanced knowledge in Industry data center standards
• Ability to ensure data center operations are compliant with relevant security and compliance standards
• Ability to work independently
Optional Requirements:
• Data Center Engineering Specialist (DCES)
• Data Center Infrastructure Expert (DCIE)
• Ability to provide data center consultation services to Data Center Management and Site team
• Ability to implement strategies, solutions and enhancements related to Data Center capacity, environmental monitoring, power capacity and cooling
B4CORP Company Information
B4Corp is a small defense contracting company that focuses on providing an optimum environment for mission-focused, highly skilled consultants to support the United States of America’s intelligence community and other defense organizations. B4Corp provides a low overhead, highly efficient, high salary environment that allows employees to excel at meeting the client’s needs. B4Corp is looking for information technology professionals that have a high sense of personal responsibility, self-motivation, and mission drive.
B4Corp’s dedication and care for its employees is reflected in our outstanding compensation and benefits package. B4Corp’s benefits reflect the company’s policy of putting the employees first. B4Corp’s maximum flexibility comp / makeup time policy, along with the company’s cafeteria-style benefit plan that allows employees to maximize their Benefit Dollars, reflects B4Corp’s commitment to its employees.
Compensation:
- Outstanding Salaries
Retirement:
- Full Vanguard 401k Plan – Featuring a full scope of investment options
– 100% employer matched contribution up to 6% of employee’s salary
– Ability to max out 401k savings $57k ($63.5k if over 50) - Employees receive B4Corp phantom stock each year (2-year vesting period)
Insurance:
- Medical – United Health Care (UHC) (multiple plan options)
- Dental – United Concordia (UC) Flex Plan
- Vision – Vision Service Plan Insurance Co (VSP) Signature Plans
- Mutual of Omaha short-term disability (60% of salary up to $2,000.00/week)
- Mutual of Omaha long-term disability (60% of salary up to $10,000.00/month)
- Mutual of Omaha life insurance ($200,000.00)
Employee Referral Bonus:
- Refer a friend or a coworker and receive $3,000 per year for every year the person works for B4CORP
Paid Time Off (PTO):
- Seven weeks of leave per year (including ten federal holidays)
- Flexible work schedule with comp time (with customer approval)
Internal Tracking -BC-04-696
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